Center for Young Women's Health
I have PCOS, should I avoid carbs completely?Good question! Avoiding carbs (officially called “carbohydrates”) all together isn’t a great idea. Carbs provide our body with energy and they are the only fuel used by the brain. However, … read more
Articles Tagged: fiber
I have PCOS and I’m thinking of following a no-carb diet for a month. Can I eat brown rice, pasta, and bread on this diet?
Avoiding carbs (carbohydrates) all together, (even for just a month), isn’t a great idea because carbs provide your body with energy. Some people believe that eating carbs will cause weight … read more
Fiber
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and nuts. It helps move food through the digestive system, which prevents you from getting constipated. Certain types … read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal (digestive) disorder in the U.S. According to research studies, approximately 8% of middle school students and 17% of high school students … read more
Constipation
Teens usually don’t talk about their bathroom habits with their friends but if they did, they would find out that everybody has trouble having a BM or bowel movement (pooping) … read more
Legumes
Foods such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, lupins, and peas are known as legumes. They are edible seeds grown in pods. Legumes are good sources of protein and fiber, and are used in many … read more
Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
Dark green leafy vegetables are good sources of many vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, and K and folate) and minerals (such as iron and calcium). They’re also great sources … read more
Begin with Breakfast
Even though it can be hard to make time for breakfast when you’re rushing to school in the morning, there are many benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. Eating breakfast … read more
What can I do about feeling hungry all the time?
These days I’ve been so hungry and I never seem to be full so I keep eating. What do you suggest I do to get full and not be so … read more